Band Weaving on a Rigid Heddle Loom - Fall 2026 - In Person

Band weaving is an ancient art, originally done with a small floating heddle with the warp tied to your belt and the other end tied to a sturdy object, such as a tree (backstrap weaving). Many cultures used woven bands for garment closure, decorative accents and stocking garters. You can use them for clothing accents, purse straps, book marks, dog leads, tote bag handles, guitar straps, belts, wedding “hand fasting” bands and more.

Inkle looms or card weaving techniques create complex designs, but quite a lot can be done on a rigid heddle loom. This class explores both the designing and weaving of bands. Students begin by coloring in their own designs on provided charts, then thread up and weave 60” bands.

This is not a beginner class and students must be able to thread their looms independently.

For the comfort and safety of our students and teachers, students may be asked to wear a mask during in person classes and workshops, and masks are available upon request.

Format: In-Person

Prerequisite:  Intro To Rigid Heddle, or equivalent

Materials Required:

4-5 colors of partial cones of 8/2 cotton

Colored pencils to match your yarn colors, 8” or wider rigid heddle loom with a 12 dent reed, loom stand or clamps, warping peg, inkle shuttle, threading hook, scissors, tape measure, Fray Check, two sturdy rubber bands, craft paper, pickup stick the width of your loom.

Please note: if your loom is wider than 15”, you will be weaving two bands at the same time to prevent stress on your loom and will need two warping pegs or a coat rack with clamps and two beveled inkle shuttles.

(The instructor will have 4” beveled walnut shuttles for sale on class day at $12 each.) 

When possible, please buy your materials from WEBS.

Cancellation Policy: For all classes, payment of full tuition is due at time of registration. Tuition will be refunded only if the class is cancelled by WEBS, or if there is a waiting list and your spot can be filled.

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Note: If you are purchasing more than one unit of the same class, please call Customer Service with that person's name and information.